Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop

By srumbel

Although normally I reach for a pounded chicken breast for this dish, last week I was looking for a way to use up some leftover pork chops and decided a crust of Parmesan, Panko breadcrumbs, and herbs was the perfect solution. The dish is relatively simple to make and can be baked in the oven or lightly fried in a skillet with a hint of olive oil. For low carb dieters, you could substitute in some almond flour for the Panko or just use all Parmesan cheese instead. Paired with a simple green salad and some lemon wedges, it makes a delicious meal.
from slenderkitchen.com

Ingredients

• 1.33 lbs. lean boneless center cut pork chops, trimmed
• 2 egg whites, whisked
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• Lemon for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Season the pork with salt and pepper.
Combine the Parmesan, Panko, and Italian seasoning.
Dip the pork in the egg whites and then into the Parmesan mixture. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and browned.

Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 chop
Nutritional Info: 277 calories, 8g of fat, 5.8g of carbohydrates, .6g of fiber, 40g of protein, 0 g of sugar
Weight Watchers® PointsPlus®: 7 *